CEFR B2

strainer

noun

Meaning

A kitchen utensil consisting of a bowl-shaped mesh or perforated container used to separate solids from liquids.

Examples

  • Use a fine-mesh strainer to remove any lumps from the sauce.
  • The cook placed the strainer over the sink to drain the excess water from the vegetables.

Synonyms: sieve, colander, filter, sifter